Life Of Lord Jeffrey V2: With A Selection From His Correspondence

By Lord Jeffrey

Book Overview

The book ""Life of Lord Jeffrey V2: With a Selection from His Correspondence"" is a biography of the famous Scottish judge and literary critic, Francis Jeffrey, who was also known as Lord Jeffrey. The book is written by Jeffrey himself and provides a detailed account of his life, from his early years in Edinburgh to his rise to prominence as a leading figure in the legal and literary circles of his time.The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on Jeffrey's later years and his contributions to literature and the arts. It includes a selection of his correspondence with other prominent figures of the time, including Sir Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.Throughout the book, Jeffrey provides insights into his personal life and his professional career, including his experiences as a lawyer and judge, his involvement in the founding of the Edinburgh Review, and his role in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of Scotland and the wider world.Overall, ""Life of Lord Jeffrey V2: With a Selection from His Correspondence"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of Scotland's most influential figures of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163249114
• ISBN13: 9781163249116
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"